Naoki Urasawa's Monster Season 1 Episode 2 Downfall

The second episode of Naoki Urasawa's Monster, titled "Downfall," follows the main protagonist Dr. Kenzo Tenma as he begins to unravel the mystery of a recent string of murders that seem to be connected to his former patient, a young boy named Johan.

The episode begins with a flashback to Tenma's past, where he is shown performing a risky and complex surgery on a young boy named Schumann. Despite the high stakes, Tenma is able to successfully save Schumann's life, and the operation cements his reputation as a brilliant surgeon.

Fast-forward to the present day, and Tenma has started to connect the dots between a recent murder in Prague and one of his former patients, Johan. He visits a journalist who has been investigating the murders, and learns that all of the victims have been linked to a mysterious organization called the "Red Rose Mansion."

Tenma's investigation leads him to a retired detective named Lunge, who had previously been investigating Johan's case. Lunge tells Tenma about a young girl who had been connected to Johan, but who had disappeared years ago. Desperate for answers, Tenma decides to visit the Red Rose Mansion himself.

Once there, Tenma finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with a masked figure who seems to be orchestrating the murders. As the masked figure closes in on him, Tenma is forced to flee and is eventually rescued by Lunge.

The episode ends with Tenma and Lunge teaming up to continue investigating the murders and uncover the truth behind Johan's involvement. With high stakes and plenty of suspense, "Downfall" sets the stage for an intense and thrilling season of Naoki Urasawa's Monster.